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Thursday, September 26, 2019

SAVE THE DATE: Encinitas Day of the Dead Festival, It Takes A Village!


The 20 member organizing committee for Encinitas Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is hard at work planning the 6th annual free event, set for Saturday, October 26, from 12-4pm, at the Encinitas Community Center (1140 Oakcrest Park Drive).

This year, 4,500 people are expected to attend the celebration of Latino culture with 4 hours of awesome Folklorico and Mariachi performances, art-making workshops, low rider car show, community Ofrenda, artist demos, opportunity drawings (including laptops!), food trucks and more.

Pictured are representatives from Encinitas Friends of the Arts, Mano a Mano Foundation, San Dieguito Art Guild, San Dieguito Academy, San Diego County Office of Education, San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth and the City. 

Volunteers and sponsors are needed! For more info, visit: www.encinitasarts.org

Tuesday, September 17, 2019



Jazzercise Corporation, in an effort to support our local artists, has initiated an art lease program. All local artists are eligible to submit work for the November 2019 – May 2020 exhibit. The parameters for exhibiting are as follows”

1) Works sought need to be abstract/modern and “eclectic” designs, but must be of one theme, color, or subject matter. Submissions are limited to six pieces. At least 2 of the pieces for review must be at least 36” in one dimension. All Art must be 24X30 or larger. All art submitted for consideration must be wired and/or otherwise ready to hang. Three-dimensional art must have its own pedestal. All work must be current and original. Work may or may not be for sale.

2) Artists submitting works must be willing to participate in a six-month lease program, with amount of lease payment to be decided based upon selection of art. Deadline to submit: September 30, 2019.

Email Cheryl Ehlers for application at artbuzz1@gmail.com
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Artist Alliance Biennial 

Venue: Oceanside Museum of Art.
Submissions accepted: through September 30, 2019
on view: December 21, 2019–May 31, 2020
reception: February 15, 2020, 6:00–8:00pm
The fourth biennial juried Artist Alliance members’ exhibition will feature a cross-section of the most noteworthy artwork from OMA’s talented Artist Alliance members.> Click here for details and the submission form.



In The Moment By Artist Alliance

Venue: Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th.
Submissions accepted: October 18–November 18, 2019
on view: January 8–February 7, 2020
reception: January 11, 2020, 6:00–8:00pm
Members of OMA’s Artist Alliance are invited to submit their best work for an opportunity to be part of this juried exhibition.
> Click here for details and the submission form.